Maybe Hockey Players Are A Special Breed? They Are Actually Big, Sweet Teddy Bears!

They are the best, they probably are the most fan accessible and actively charity participating players of all major sports leagues. And look at how nice they are. The truth is, hockey players aren’t the tough, brutal, manly men as some people might think. They are actually the most approachable and friendly athletes in any league. This gallery will show you the reasons. ( via: buzzfeed )

24. Because they go out of their way to make their fans happy.

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23. Almost as a matter of routine.

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22. All the time.

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21. In the big business of sports, just acknowledging that the fans are there at all can mean a whole lot.